Islamist bombing near school in Somalia kills 8, wounds 13 children


  • World
  • Thursday, 25 Nov 2021

A civilian walks past the wreckages of vehicles and the debris of classrooms after a car exploded in a suicide attack near Mucassar primary and secondary school in Hodan district of Mogadishu, Somalia November 25, 2021 REUTERS/Feisal Omar

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - An Islamist suicide bombing outside a school in Somalia's capital killed eight people and wounded 17 including 13 children, the latest in a string of deadly blasts this year in a country beset by political turmoil and drought.

The bombing at around 7:30 a.m. was claimed by al Shabaab militants, who said they intended to strike a United Nations security convoy passing near the school.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Mass wedding plans deferred in Nigeria, some girls, women marry privately
French, German leaders say Ukraine allowed to strike inside Russia
China Focus: China committed to modernizing IP protection system
UN official stresses significance of Kunming Biodiversity Fund
Russian attacks destroy 40 pct of Ukraine's power generation capacity
China In Perspective: Chinese enterprises venturing abroad amid closer BRI cooperation
BRICS New Development Bank signs first non-sovereign loan in China
Tanzania to enhance security measures in Great Lakes region
Truck rollover in DRC's South Kivu kills 6, injures 85
Putin warns West not to let Ukraine use its missiles to hit Russia

Others Also Read